Staff Files 1949-1988, bulk: 1965-1988 (24.43 linear feet)

The Staff Files series contains files which kept record of the Rodino Office’s working files from 1949-1988 with the bulk of files from 1965-1988. These files document the daily working files of six members of Rodino staff during his term in office. Staff files from the 1950s and early 1960s are not well documented.

Charles Scalera 1974-1988

The first run of Scalera files from 1974-1988 consist of mostly project files, which includes grant information and correspondence. Also includes information on court cases, Dear Colleague correspondence from other NJ members of the House regarding state-wide issues, and correspondence from other members of the House regarding national issues such as discussions of bill amendments and introduction of bills. Also includes information regarding caucuses and clearinghouses, letter correspondence from constituents, and information on plan extensions for services such as Healthcare in underfunded areas of Newark and also for many programs and associations run statewide throughout New Jersey. Also may include press kits, or packaged information for organizations, non-profits, and district programs along with grant proposals, or the wish for help receiving funding. Includes limited amount of Immigration Files asking for US Citizenship for specific individuals.

The second run of Scalera files from 1949-1987, with the bulk of material from 1974-1987, consist of Scalera’s daily working files. These files contain polls, newsclippings, correspondence to and from Rodino and Scalera, and notes. Also includes campaign correspondence, fundraising information, and endorsements for presidential nominees, other members of congress and the senate, and individuals running for local New Jersey offices. Includes information detailing Rodino’s various political endeavors, such as information regarding the redistricting of Rodino’s district. Contains Awards and Honors files.

The third run of Scalera files contain Judiciary Committee information from 1977-1984, with the bulk of the material from 1981-1984. The files contain Dear Colleague correspondence to the Judiciary Committee and memorandums, case information, voting records, and various reports.

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369th Veterans' Association, Inc. 1984

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A Better Chance 1985

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ABC News Poll January 1984

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ABC/Reagan Poll Yearend Wrapup January 17, 1985

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Abscam 1980

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Abscam 1979 - 1980

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ACWA Hydrofoils May 1983

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AD House, Inc. 1986

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Addonzio, Hugh J. August 1979

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Addonzio, Hugh J. 1974 - 1977

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Addonzio, Hugh J. 1977 - 1979

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Adler, David B. April 1980

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Administration of Bankruptcy System 1983

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Advertisements 1983, undated

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Africa-Rhodesia, Angola 1976, undated

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Air Lines Pilots Association August 1984

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Albert, Carl (Senator Stipe) 1979

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Albert, Eddie 1979

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American Institute for Public Service 1983

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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants March - April 1980

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American Police Hall of Fame and Museum 1987

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Americans for Democratic Action 1974 - 1975

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Amlack, Inc. 1986

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Anniversary March August 1983

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Annunzio, Frank 1980, 1982

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Anti-Piracy (H.R. 2249) Caribbean Basin Initative/MPA April 1983

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Antitrust 1982 - 1983

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Antitrust Oversight Hearing on Professional Sports 1982

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Antitrust Procedural Improvements and Jurisdictional Amendments 1979

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AOE's: Earle Naval Weapons Depot April 1983

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Architect's Community Design Center Part II 1978 - 1985

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Argus, Inc. 1979

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Asbestos July 1984

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Aspira, Inc. of New Jersey 1984 - 1988

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Atlantic Jetstream Proposed Hydrofoil Service to Atlantic City (Jones Act Waivers) August 1983

U.S. Immigration Policy in the 1980's Speech Georgetown University November 12, 1980

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U.S. Trustee 1983

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UMDNJ Cancer Center 1986

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UMDNJ Jan Kesling Breakfast Letter 1985

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Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Resolution 1985

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Union County College 1983 - 1984

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Unitary Tax 1983

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Unitary Tax June 29, 1983

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United Community Corporation 1982

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United Community Corporation 1972 - 1977

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United Hospitals Medical Center December - January 1981

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United Hospitals of Newark 1976, 1978

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United States Circuit Nominating Commission 1979

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United States Information Agency March 1978

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University of Medicine and Denistry 1985, 1987 - 1988

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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey 1984

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Upsala College 1978

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Upsala College 1984

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Urban Action Associates 1975

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Urban Data Systems 1975 - 1980

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Urban Health Institute 1977

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Urban League of Essex County 1979 - 1984

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USA v. Hansen August 2, 1984

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VA Medical Center 1984

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Vaughn, W.D. 1984

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Verde, Maria Rosario undated

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Veterans Administration Building (Mineta, Norman) November 1976 - March 1977

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Veterans Administration Hospital Camden January - March 1979

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Veterans' Organizations National Recognition 1984

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Victim Service Center 1979

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Victory House Inc. of New Jersey 1978

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Vindicate Society 1981

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Vines, Alfred T. August 1, 1984

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Voting Rights 1981

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Voting Rights, Material on 1981

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W.A.S. Terminals Inc. 1980

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Walla Walla Democratic Central Committee Fundraiser 1984

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Wallace, George 1975

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Walsh, William I. A&P Pensions 1983

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Washington, Bob July 6, 1984

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Waste Management Eve Lubalin 1986

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Waverly Yards Project November - December 1985

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Weequahic Lake Rehabilitation Project 1983

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West Side Citizens Development Corporation 1980

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Westinghouse Corporation 1978

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Whip File November - December 1986

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White House Conference on Small Business 1979

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White, Rev. Russell 1984

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Whole Theater Company 1980

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Williams, J.D. May 17, 1982

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Wind Shear Hazard April 1986

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Witholding 1983

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WNWK Matters Releating to Letter Requesting a Special Rule for the Continuing Res 1986

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Wojciki, Walter M. vs. Department of State 1980

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Woods-Williams, Geraldine 1984

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Work of Senate Democrats 97th Congress January 1983

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WOR-TV January 22, 1986

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WOR-TV License Issue Letter from Torricelli 1986

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Wright, Hon. Jim State of the Union Message 1984

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Wright, Jim May 31, 1988

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YMWCA of Newark and Vicinity 1978 - 1981

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Zion Towers 1976 - 1977

Merle Baumgart 1961-1973

This sub-series contains 1.25 linear feet of staff files from 1961-1973 belonging to Merle Baumgart, Administrative Assistant. Baumgart’s staff files are arranged alphabetically and contain his daily working files which document information regarding local and national political issues dealt with by Rodino and the Rodino office.

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American Revolution Bicentennial Commission 1968-1973

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Auto Insurance 1967, 1968, 1970

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Auto Insurance News Clippings 1970

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Cambodia 1961, 1967, 1970

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Checmicals Congressional Delegation Letters to the President 1969-1970

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Civil Rights Act 1966

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Civil Rights Act Title I 1966

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Civil Rights Act Title IV 1966

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Civil Rights Title V 1966

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Dyes and Chemicals - Manufacturers and Unions ASP 1966-1967

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Dyes and Chemicals - SOCMA 1967-1970

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Eastern Shuttle Discontinues 1970-1971

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Education - 12 Month School 1967-1968

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ITT 1970

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Nutley Editorial, Campaign 1970

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Poverty MDTA Releases 1966-1967

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Tax Reform - Surtax 1967-1969

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Wallace, John 1965-1970

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Welfare-State 1967

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White House Conference on Youth 1970-1971

Larry Spinelli 1984-1988

This sub-series contains 1.25 linear feet of staff files from 1984-1988 belonging to Larry Spinelli, Press Secretary for the personal office and Judiciary Committee from 1987-1988. Spinelli also worked on Rodino’s 1968, 1970, and 1972 primary campaigns, served as intern during the summers of 1971 and 1972, and worked in the Rodino office during the summers of 1981-1985. Spinelli’s staff files are arranged alphabetically and contain Judiciary Committee subject files, notes, and information regarding a planned Rodino biography by Tony Mauro that only reached the planning stages.

Kathy Fiorillo 1986

This sub-series contains 0.17 linear feet of staff files from 1986 belonging to Kathy Fiorillo, Press Secretary. Files are arranged in reversed chronological order. Fiorello kept a file for each press release with copies of supporting material. Fiorello’s files contain this material for press releases not known to exist elsewhere in the collection.

Eva Denev 1965-1987

This sub-series contains 0.08 linear feet of staff files from 1986 created by Eva Denev, Legislative Assistant. Denev’s files are arranged alphabetically and include notes and memos to Rodino from 1965-1987.